Since starting in Iowa in 2023, Ian Roberts — the first Black leader of Des Moines Public Schools, a majority minority district — had been a students' superintendent. Present. Available. But, now, after being detained by immigration services for working without authorization and the revelation that he falsified many of his accolades and qualifications, Roberts is also a symbol of the expansive repercussions of mistruths. Many are left to grapple with the weight of two truths: First, that parts of Roberts’ resume are lies. But, also, how Roberts made students and staff and colleagues feel. That they were seen. That they were heard. Tap the link in our bio to read the full story from Iowa Columnist courtneycarecrowder. #Iowa #DesMoines #IanRoberts